30/08/2026
SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE//3OTH AUGUST 2026
SERMON
SPEAKER:ELDER D E.EFFIONG
TEXT: JEREMIAH 29:10-12
TOPIC:PLANS
N/B:A plan is a purpose, intention, or arrangement made for the future. Everyone makes plans, but God's plans for His children are greater, wiser, and more purposeful than human plans.
In Jeremiah 29:10–12, the Israelites were in captivity in Babylon. They were going through a difficult season and may have wondered whether God had forgotten them. But God assured them that their situation was not the end of their story. He had a plan for them and a set time for His promise to be fulfilled.
THE FOLLOWING ARE IMPORTANT THINGS WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT GOD'S PLAN
1. God Has a Plan for His People
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD...”
This shows that God is never confused about our future. Even when we don't understand what is happening, God knows exactly where He is taking us.
Your present situation does not mean God has abandoned you. There may be delays, disappointments, or difficulties, but God can still be working out His purpose.
2. God's Plans Are Plans for Good
The Scripture says God's thoughts toward His people are “thoughts of peace, and not of evil.”
God's plan is not designed to destroy us. His desire is to lead us into what is good and beneficial according to His purpose.
Sometimes God's plan may not look like what we expected. He may allow us to pass through certain seasons that teach us patience, faith, wisdom, and dependence on Him. Nevertheless, He remains faithful.
3. God's Plans Give Us a Future and Hope
Jeremiah 29:11 also says, “to give you an expected end.”
This means God has a destination in mind. Your current chapter is not necessarily your final chapter.
When things seem uncertain, we can hold on to hope because God sees the bigger picture. What we see as a setback can become part of the process through which God accomplishes His purpose.
4. God's Timing Is Important
In verse 10, God told the Israelites that their captivity would last for a particular period before He fulfilled His promise.
This teaches us that God has both a plan and a timing.
We may want everything immediately, but God's timing may be different from ours. Waiting can be difficult, but waiting on God is not wasted time. During the waiting season, God can prepare us for what He has prepared for us.
5. We Must Seek God Concerning His Plans
Verse 12 says:
“Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.”
God wants His people to pray and seek Him. We should not make major plans while completely ignoring God.
Prayer helps us surrender our desires to God's will and ask Him to direct our steps.
6. Trust God's Plan Even When You Don't Understand It
There will be times when God's plan doesn't make sense to us. We may ask, “Why is this happening?” or “When will things change?”
But faith means trusting God even when we cannot see the whole picture.
Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust in the Lord rather than depending entirely on our own understanding.
CONCLUSION
God has plans for every one of His children. His plans are not plans of destruction but plans that lead toward peace, purpose, a future, and hope.
Therefore, when you face difficult seasons, do not give up on God. Pray, trust His timing, follow His direction, and remain faithful.
